New Year fervour: Haryanvis set to spend Rs 100 cr on celebrations

As the state prepares to welcome 2025, the hospitality sector is poised for a windfall, with hotels, restaurants, clubs, and discotheques ready to capitalise on the festive spirit. According to back-of-the-envelope estimates, celebrations in Karnal, Gurugram, Faridabad and Hisar alone could generate revenue close to Rs 90-100 crore.

Gurugram takes the lead

Projections indicate that Gurugram’s hospitality sector could earn at least Rs 50 crore, according to the National Hotel Association. Major hotels are fully booked, hosting exclusive events ranging from live concerts to themed parties like snow carnivals. Ticket prices for these grand events range from Rs 3,000 to Rs 25,000 per couple, with unlimited liquor included in many packages. Singles are not allowed at most of the places. Le Meridien is offering a package of a luxurious room for a couple, including alcohol, for Rs 29,999. There is another package at

Rs 34,999 which will include access to the latest recipes of the food that is served.

Karnal welcomes partygoers

In Karnal, the influx of partygoers from Delhi-NCR is expected to contribute Rs 20-25 crore, according to hotel owners. Event organisers report full bookings for New Year’s Eve celebrations, with revenue projections reflecting a significant boost for the region. Different groups have booked the banquet halls at Jewel’s Hotel and Vivan Hotel for private parties.

Faridabad’s electrifying offerings

Faridabad’s hotels, resto-bars, and resorts are also cashing in, offering enticing discounts and themed parties. Catchphrases like “Why settle for ordinary when extraordinary awaits” and “Electrifying DJ beats to keep the dance floor alive all night” have been drawing in residents. Events feature unlimited food and drinks, live performances by celebrity entertainers and affordable night-stay packages for couples.

Revenue for these hotspots is expected to grow by 100-200% compared to regular bookings during the wedding season. On average, couples are charged Rs 3,000 and singles Rs 4,000 for entry. “Faridabad residents are likely to spend between Rs 15 to 20 crore on New Year’s celebrations this year,” said Gurdeep Bakshi, a Faridabad-based restaurant owner. However, affluent families prefer celebrating in Delhi or Gurugram, highlighting Faridabad’s need to elevate its hospitality offerings.

Hisar, Rohtak and Panipat join the festivities too

In Hisar, select hotels and restaurants are organising celebrations, with industry sources projecting revenue of around Rs 10 crore. Meanwhile, in Rohtak, social media campaigns are inviting couples to exclusive parties, with entry fee ranging from Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000 per couple. Organisers anticipate participation from nearby areas as enquiries pour in.

In Panipat, hoteliers have arranged special singers, anchors, and various other entertainment options for their customers. Packages range from Rs 7,500 to Rs 10,000, depending on the facilities provided by the hotel owners in the city. Shammi, manager of Royal Vention in Samalkha, said, "Based on customer demand, we are organising a special programme to welcome the New Year 2025 for around 250–300 couples. So far, around 125 couples have booked, with the majority being from Panipat. To entertain our guests and celebrate the New Year, Punjabi singer Dilnoor will perform live. We have set a price of Rs 10,000 per couple for the programme, which includes drinks and dinner." Geeta Sarovar Portico Hotel on NH-44 has fixed Rs 8,499 per couple for the gala dinner. The entry fee has been fixed at Rs 7,500 per couple in Hotel Orlov in Ansals and no stag entry is allowed.

As the state’s urban centres gear up for extravagant festivities, this New Year’s Eve promises to be a night of booming business and jubilant celebrations for the hospitality sector.

Farmers opt for solidarity

over celebrations

Amid the festive buzz, farmer unions have decided to forgo New Year celebrations in solidarity with their leader, Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for over a month at the Khanauri border. “A happy person celebrates New Year or any other festival. We are not happy as our demands remain unmet by the union government,” said Jagdeep Singh Aulakh, a core committee member of BKU (Sir Chhotu Ram).

Sewa Singh Arya, president of BKU (Arya), added, “This is not just about Dallewal. It is an issue for the entire farming community. Unfortunately, the Union government has shown no willingness to address our concerns.”

(From Sumedha Sharma, Parveen Arora, Bijendra Ahlawat, Deepender

Deswal, Mukesh Tandon and Ravinder Saini)